COLLEGE READINESS​ AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Introduction

SST’s philosophy is simple: “Better education, better future.”

We deliver a rigorous STEM-centered curriculum that is focused on producing excellent academic results. These programs are designed to help students develop the skills and educational background necessary to gain acceptance to college, particularly in science and engineering programs.

We expect every student to perform to the highest standards, and we believe that every child can achieve excellence in the classroom, and in life, if we nurture, develop, and challenge them.

We also encourage significant parental involvement in a child’s academic pursuits.

The founders of the CRLP understand that what one does has far greater impact than what one says. In as much, the CRLP is a mentorship program designed to model academic and social skills that will prepare SST students for successes in higher education. Skills modeled for and expected of CRLP participants include:

Personal and Academic Development

Voluntary Public Service​

Expedition and Exploration, and

Physical Fitness

These skills, which are also highlighted in the United States’ Congress’s Congressional Award program, are recognized by SST's CRLP as vital to the real-world experiences SST students will encounter once they leave high school.

It is a goal of the CRLP that its SST student participants will prepare for, will apply for and will be accepted into top-ranking colleges and universities where they may achieve their greatest potential. To do this, CRLP offers a collaborative, cooperative mentoring environment that focuses and directs CRLP participants in achieving their full intellectual, mental, physical, and emotional potential. Therefore, the CRLP is a committed long-term interactive mentor-mentee relationship. SST students are encouraged to participate in both CRLP and the Congressional Award program. Students and parents may learn more about the co-existing Congressional Award program should visit http://congressionalaward.org. Questions, concerns, or requests for further information about the CRLP and the Congressional Award Program may be directed to Mr. Halil Celik, Director of Engagement & Support by email at hcelik@ssttx.org

Program Components

The CRLP focuses on the development of four areas of a student’s life: personal and academic, voluntary public service, expedition and exploration, and physical fitness. Student mentees set and work toward achieving goals in each of the four program areas. Goals are set by mentees, and approved by mentors. Through participation in the CLRP, mentees will:

Develop decisive and insightful thinking skills

Demonstrate accountable decision-making and individual responsibility

Value inventive expression

Demonstrate the capacity to work efficiently with those different from themselves

Exhibit a dedication to social integrity

Exhibit an understanding of team dynamics and efficient collaboration

Develop a variety of leadership abilities and skills such as efficiently leading transformation, resolving disagreement, and inspiring others

The four program components are addressed in turn below.

Location

School of Science and Technology Corpus Christi

SST Schools are high performing K-12 college preparatory charter schools focusing on math, science, engineering, and computer technologies. Our schools have provided students from under-served communities the opportunity to excel in their studies in a small classroom environment focused on providing the skills they need to succeed in life.